When tested in the Morris water task, rats with hippocampal damage are most impaired when navigation requires the use of:
A) piloting ability.
B) visible landmarks.
C) food rewards.
D) dead reckoning.

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Piloting ability relies on the use of distant cues or landmarks to navigate, which is a function significantly impaired in rats with hippocampal damage, as the hippocampus is crucial for spatial memory and navigation.

When Tested in the Morris Water Task, Rats with Hippocampal